The Smilers Are Back: Adult Swim Drops Wild Trailer for Smiling Friends Season 3

 

After months of anticipation, Adult Swim has officially released the trailer for Smiling Friends Season 3, confirming a premiere date and offering a glimpse into the surreal, chaotic adventures to come. Fans can mark their calendars for October 5, 2025, when the new season debuts on Adult Swim, with episodes available to stream on HBO Max the following day.

The new trailer promises that the Smiling Friends Inc. crew—Pim, Charlie, and the rest of the gang—will be “going absolutely bonkers once again.” The brief, frenetic footage hints at a range of bizarre new scenarios, from the characters embarking on a quest to collect “spirit gems” to an “epic showdown spectacle with an Ancient Witch.” The trailer’s trademark mix of 2D and 3D animation, live-action segments, and jarring humor is all on full display, showcasing the show’s unique and unpredictable style.

Created by Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, Smiling Friends has become one of Adult Swim’s most celebrated hits, earning a cult following for its distinct brand of absurdist comedy. The show’s success has been so significant that it was previously renewed for both a fourth and fifth season, giving the creators plenty of room to expand the show’s bizarre universe.

Season 3 is also expected to explore the lives of some of the show’s secondary characters in more detail, a change that the creators have said will allow them to move beyond the typical “help a depressed character” format. This season will also feature a new Christmas special that focuses on a lesser-used character.

The trailer’s release has been met with an enthusiastic response from the show’s devoted fanbase, with many online discussions dissecting every frame for hints and potential callbacks. The premiere is poised to deliver more of the irreverent, over-stimulating, and heartfelt comedy that has made the series a breakout success.